Prepare against Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen
Türkiye · World #255,240 classical · FIDE ID 6327320
When preparing against Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (50%).
Our database contains 41 games by Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,749 | 1,740 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,717 | 1,717 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 15 | 7 | 19 | 36.6% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 52.4% | 77.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 77.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Demirkesen usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Demirkesen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Demirkesen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Demirkesen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Demirkesen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Demirkesen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen's chess games
All 41 games by Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Hasan Cakmakci | 1,539 | TUR Cup | A06 |
| Feb 2015 | Eda Yalcinkaya | 1,494 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | B01 |
| Feb 2017 | Kadir Toren | 1,490 | TUR Cup | A48 |
| Feb 2015 | Sinem Yilmazel | 1,482 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | C50 |
| Feb 2017 | Yusuf Borekcioglu | 1,477 | TUR Cup | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2020 | 20 | 9 | 1,651 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,657 |
| ch-TUR | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen's chess games?
41 games by Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen, from Sep 2010 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen has played.
What does Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen play as White?
As White, Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen play as Black?
As Black, Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen's FIDE rating?
Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,717 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen played?
Our database contains 41 games by Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen?
41 games by Mehmet Cihad Demirkesen reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.